This government has come under attack for its fondness for banning things. Meat, **** sites, books, the mobile internet in times of trouble, even the use of some specific words in films ? the list is a long and growing one. While it is true that this government has been trigger-happy in this regard, it has by ** means been a pioneer in this area. The previous regime was ** slouch in this matter, having done its fair share of banning. Some of the bans attributed to this government are in fact the handiwork of previous regimes, so the habit runs deep.